Redmi Note 7 debuts with Snapdragon 660, 48 Megapixel camera

The alleged Redmi Note 7 leaked in a promotional poster revealing possible hardware specs of the device few days ago. Redmi, now a subsidiary of Xiaomiafter it chose to operate as a independent brand has today launched its first phone under the Redmi moniker – the Redmi Note 7.

The smartphone sports a waterdrop-shaped notch, dual rear camera setup, a 48-megapixel sensor at the back, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery. It also features 2.5D glass protection up front and at the back as well, and comes with a 6.3-inch large display size.

As for hardware, the dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Note 7 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo, and is seen to sport a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) LTPS display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness, 84 percent NTSC colour gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and 2.5D curved glass protection. It is powered by the 2.2GHz Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC paired with Adreno 512 graphics, and 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM options. Internal storage is at 32GB and 64GB options with the option to expand further using a microSD card slot (up to 256GB).

As for optics, the Redmi Note 7 sports dual camera setup with one 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 5-megpapixel sensor. The cameras at the back get monochrome dual-LED flash support, PDAF, and are touted to be elevated using AI-backed software features like portrait mode, background blur, HDR, handheld super night scene mode, EIS, 1080p video recording, and more. Up front, there is a 13-megapixel selfie sensor as well with features like AI face unlock, AI smart beauty, AI single shot blur, front HDR, background blur, and more.

The smartphone packs a 4,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4support. The company touts up to 251 hours of standby time, 23 hours of talk time, 13 hours of video playback, and 7 hours of gaming.

Redmi Note 7 Price

The Redmi Note 7 comes in three options which include the 3GB+32GB version priced at 999 yuan ($147), the 4GB+64GB version which sells for 1199 yuan($176), and the 6GB+64GB version which comes with a 1399 yuan ($206). The smartphone will be officially released for sale at 10:00 on January 15.

The Redmi Note 7 price in India is likely to be around the China pricing range. A recent report suggests that the Redmi Note 7 will launch in India in two variants – 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version and the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model may also be launched at a later date.

The Redmi 7 price in nepal for three available variants of 3GB + 32 GB is at NRs 21,999, 4GB + 64 GB is NRs 24,999 and 4GB + 128 GB at NRs 26,999 .

Carefully crafted for mid-range segment

8.4

Awesome

The Redmi Note 7 brings every piece of components together at a great price offering. The processor, display screen, camera and battery specs comes matched at the right price as Xiaomi's fans had been waiting for.

Design8.5

Display8.3

Performance8.25

Cameras8.2

Software8

Battery Life9

Pros

Best value for money

Good Build Quality

Good Display

Good Battery Life

Audio Jack, IR LED, USB Type-C

Cons

Protruding camera

Lacks NFC

Audio Quality could have been better.

Never been able to match international pricing.Hence, slightly overpriced.